Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei Nova 15 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (202g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1181469
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 248g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei Nova 15 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (69/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1181469 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | $619 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei Nova 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (69/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.